Love these shoes! I got these as a gift, probably would not have purchased them otherwise, and boy oh boy are they awesome. They have a big toe box, which I had never experienced and absolutely love! It keeps my toes from getting smushed when running down hills. They are completely waterproof, I've been running through all sorts of streams and can't even tell! However, once the water comes over the top and seeps in that way they squish until they dry out (and with the goretex that takes a while). My only negative thing to say about these shoes is that they do squeak a little bit, but I've only noticed it the one time I wore them to work and was walking down a quiet hall. Other than that, they are superb. I feel very secure and sturdy, great ankle support, and I love the lacing (though most trail runners are laced the same way). These shoes have even stood up to puppy chewing!